Academic Advisor II
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Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-DeanCollege Division: USFHealth-College of NursingSalary Plan: AdministrativeJob Code/Title: 4425 / Academic Advisor IIHiring Salary/Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000Position Number: 00057543 and 00057544ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. The College of Nursing is recognized as a nursing education and research leader, serving over 2,400 undergraduate, master?s, and doctoral students annually. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 1 among all public Florida Institutions and is proudly positioned at No. 24 nationally.The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.POSITION SUMMARY:This position will monitor students' academic progress and make recommendations and referrals through frequent student meetings, update and maintain students' degree audits, assist with students' admissions and registration procedures, provide guidance in course selections, and evaluate transcripts.Additional duties involve participating in college orientation and course placement initiatives, and retention programs. An Academic Advisor II is expected to possess extensive knowledge about academic programs, policies, procedures, and student support services within the scope of their responsibilities. This position is expected to work closely with other Academic Advisors, Academic Admission Recruiters, Academic Svc. Administrators and other staff and faculty as appropriate under the leadership of the Assistant Director of Advising. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills; will possess the ability to effectively work with a diverse group of individuals; and will possess an understanding of the academic, social, and personal challenges that current and perspective students may face.RESPONSIBILITIES:Academic Advising: Conducts advising sessions, including new student orientations, one on-one advising sessions, flipped group advising sessions, and/or student information sessions. Conducts advising sessions in person, via phone/email, and through distance technologies. Evaluate, advise, counsels, and assists students, providing clear and accurate information on matters concerning academic policies and procedures for the application and admissions processes and their academic plan. Resolves registration issues, permit issues, and/or academic holds with college and campus departments.Ensure incoming and current students across the College of Nursing with academic requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources. Creates and adjusts student?s program plans and tracks the assigned student?s progress each semester. Reviews academic records for progression and eligibility for graduate as needed. Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records. Monitors student progression and updates the reports each semester. Assists students with petitioning when dismissed from the college for progression violations. Completes degree certification and degree verification.Maintains logs for university and college reporting to include and ensure student electronic files and records are accurate, updating rosters, vendor, student cohorts spreadsheets containing progression changes, dismissals, etc. Utilizes a variety of systems including DegreeWorks, Banner, Archivum etc. to access student records, manage holds, issue permits. Maintains accurate student records and advising notes.Participates in professional associations that support advising. Monitors student registration and progression and sends outreach. Compiles data including retention rates, advising numbers and other requests as needed.Keeps up to date with requirements and academic policy. Works with staff, faculty, and administration within the college, and with university offices and services to facilitate the needs of students. Attends meetings to keep abreast of university policies and procedures to maintain academic compliance for all levels. Ensures adherence to all university and college policies, student privacy/ confidentiality and FERPA.Work with other programs to coordinate student success programs (ex. Supports the College of Nursing Living Learning Community). Collaborates with College of Nursing to represent the college at recruitment events and participate in strategic outreach initiatives. Supports the onboarding of new admitted students by updating the onboarding requirements, notifying students of outstanding requirements, and presenting at orientation. Assists with collegewide and WELL activities and events (i.e. new student orientations, commencement, Week of Welcome, etc.) that support the mission of the Office of Student Affairs.Performs other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM:This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities with two years of experience in advising or related academic functions within higher education. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.PREFERRED:Masters degree in counseling, education, or the academic field. Strong writing, analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and employ decision-making skills. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records. Ability to communicate to students curricular and graduate requirements. Ability to analyze, summarize and effectively present data. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and experience working with other student information system such as Banner. Please upload cover letter and resume combined in PDF form.* USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!*

* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Paid Vacation Days* Paid Sick Days* 11 Paid Holidays* Various Retirement Options,* Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)* On-campus Childcare Options* Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)* Other Voluntary Benefits Offered* For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit: Work at USFUSF HealthInformation for ApplicantsThis position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.Job Opening Number: 37378Original Posting Date: 07/08/2024Posting End Date: 09/25/2024How To ApplyClick on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.Click here for additional tutorial information.To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-###-#### or email ...@usf.edu.Nondiscrimination LanguagePursuant to Title IX, USF does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that it operates. Such protection extends to students, employees, admission, and employment. Questions or inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. The most current contact information for the USF Title IX Coordinator and resources can be found on the USF Title IX webpage at www.usf.edu/title-ix.Federal RightsApplicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).Work LocationCampus map and location overview:USF - HealthUSF - Tampa CampusAbout USFThe University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.Working at USFWith more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.Connect with us: